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Showing 1 to 20 of 45 for “"Vitamins and minerals"”.
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The effects of lipid-based nutrient supplements containing vitamins and minerals on renal excretion of electrolyte and tenofovir concentrations in blood among Zambian HIV/AIDS patients
… of Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Containing Vitamins and Minerals on Renal Excretion of Electrolytes and Tenofovir Concentrations in Blood among Zambian HIV/AIDS Patients by Derick Munkombwe Background: Advanced HIV-infection combined with under-nutrition and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) …
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Impact of nutrition education on dietary habits of female high school students
… participated in the study. Age, height, weight, and activity level were obtained from each student in the control group (N=5) and the experimental group (N=17). Participants also completed a demographic survey and a 3-day food diary (two weekdays and one weekend day). No significant differences …
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Complete nutrient analysis of grain finished and grass finished lamb
… to analyze nutrient composition of eleven raw and cooked grain-finished and grass-finished lamb cuts to update nutrient data in the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR). Packages of foreshanks, whole legs, sirloin chops, whole loins, loin chops, whole frenched ribs, …
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Effects of restricted growth rate, elevated vitamin and mineral levels and aging on bone growth, histological integrity and biochemical composition of articular cartilage in boars
… libitim vs. 75% ad libitum) elevation of vitamin and mineral levels (150% NRC vs 100% NRC) and the effects of aging on bone growth, histological lesioning and biochemical composition of articular cartilage from growing boars was examined. Growth of the radius and tibia was characterized by …
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Feeding Practices of Mothers in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia
<p>The diets of Mongolia infants are deficient in vitamins and minerals and complementary foods are introduced too early. Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for infants until 6 months of age. A survey of 50 Mongolian mothers with children under the age of 5 in the town of Sainshand, …
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Nutrient intakes of healthy adults on a gluten-free diet
… hypothesized that the average intakes of fiber and the selected B vitamins and minerals would be lower in the gluten-free group than in the regular diet group. Fifty-eight adults, aged 25-35, participated in the study. Participants completed a five-day food record and questionnaire. FoodWorks℗ʼ …
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The Effect fo Sugar and Processed Food on Student On-Task Behavior in the National School Lunch Program: A Review of the Literature
… food is often processed, full of sugar, and nutrient deficient; yet is also easily accessible. Research supports the fact that a wholesome diet delivers essential vitamins and minerals, protects against disease, and ensures proper growth. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) was …
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Vitamin and mineral supplementation in athletes, with special reference to the ergogenic effects and possible toxic side-effects
The use of vitamin and mineral supplements as ergogenic aids is widespread amongst both athletes and the general population. Although there appear to be at least some theoretical reasons to suggest that supplementation may enhance athletic performance, there is limited scientific justification for …
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Nutrient intake and eating habits of professional women tennis players
… The nutrition section of the Health Habits and History Questionnaire was used to collect the data. The analysis of the questionnaires found a mean daily caloric intake of 2020 kcal or 33 kcal/kg. The mean percentage of kcal from carbohydrates of 50% was lower than the recommended range of …
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Antioxidant properties and anti-cancer effects of polyphenols in sweetpotato leaves
… sweetpotato leaves (SPL) are often discarded and are only consumed in a few countries. In the United States, SPL consumption is limited to private gardens, particularly in the Southeastern United States. Not only are SPL a good source of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, but they also …
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The use of mineral oil as a trapping agent for volatiles produced by Ceratocystis moniliformis (Hedg.)
… medium containing 30:1 glucose:yeast extract, vitamins, and minerals. At 25°C and 100 rpm on a rotary shaker, the culture grows and produces many pleasing and potentially useful fruity aroma-bearing compounds. A sensory evaluation panel described the aromas "banana," "citrus," "fruity," …
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Intercollegiate female distance runners' nutrition knowledge and dietary practices
… state of Virginia responded to a questionnaire and completed four-day dietary records designed to assess their dietary practices and understanding of human nutrition as it relates to athletic performance. Sixty-four percent of the runners had been competing competitively for five or more years. …
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The Nonenzymatic Browning Reaction of Whole Wheat Bread
… made with one of the three sweeteners studied and added before or after baking and adequate vitamins and minerals for the animals' needs. The rats were divided into six groups, designated A through F. Groups A, C, and E were fed bread diets that had the sweeteners honey, corn syrup, and white …
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Nutrient composition and sensory attributes of beef from grain-finished steers and heifers
… increasingly important topic both domestically and internationally for the beef industry and its consumers. Beef is an important source of protein, monounsaturated fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, vitamins and minerals. Due to evolutionary changes in production practices and fabrication …
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Callus Development and Organogenesis in Cultured Explants of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp
… (L.) Walp is an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals and a major food crop many parts of Africa. Optimal production levels are hampered by insect pests and diseases. Biotechnological techniques such as tissue culture and genetic engineering can aid in the development of varieties …
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Assessing Nutrient Composition of Skimmed Human Milk for Treatment of Chylothorax and Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Patients
… metabolic disorder of fatty acid oxidation, and chylothorax is a condition where chyle accumulates in the chest cavity; both conditions require fat restriction as a treatment. Human milk feeding is encouraged for newborns but may be discontinued since it is a contraindication in severe forms …
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Development of equations to predict dry matter intake of dairy heifers
… Council (NRC) recommendations for protein, vitamins and minerals, and to 85, 95, 105, and 115% of recommendation for energy. Independent variables were body weight (BWT, kg/day) daily body weight gain (GAIN, kg), environmental temperature (AMBT, °C), ration acid detergent fiber (ADF, percent …
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The use of recovery modalities by endurance runners
Background: Overtraining and exercise-induced muscle injuries are common in endurance runners. A well-planned recovery protocol is crucial to limit fatigue and prevent injuries. There are multiple modalities available to aid the recovery process and facilitate optimal performance. However, there is …
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Slow-Release Urea and Highly Fermentable Sugars in Diets Fed to Lactating Dairy Cows
… of liquid co-products from the com milling and cheese industries in dairy rations and their interaction with a source of nonprotein nitrogen, calcium chloride urea. Eight multiparous and four primiparous Brown Swiss cows (96 ± 46 d in milk) were blocked by parity and assigned randomly to …
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Effects of Nutrients and Minerals on Growth and Detoxification in Phytophagous Insects
… primary metabolites such as proteins, sugars, vitamins, and minerals can affect the ability of phytophagous insects to utilize a hostplant. One way dietary deficiencies of these compounds may reduce insect performance is by affecting activities of detoxification enzymes, thereby altering …
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